Public Works Director

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is recruiting for a Public Works Director View the recruitment brochure for more information about this exciting career opportunity. The annual salary range for the Public Works Director is $197,417.61 to $239,962.63. Salary placement will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The final filing date for this position is June 7, 2026. How to

Apply:

To be considered, candidates must complete an online application and attach submit a cover letter, resume and a list of six (6) professional references. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in the recruitment brochure. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. If you have any questions, please email Marisa Bermudez, Assistant City Administrator, at mbermudez@ci.carmel.ca.us . Supervision Exercised Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, engineering, technical, maintenance, and administrative staff. Examples of Important and Essential Duties Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities including environmental programs, facility maintenance, forestry, parks and beach, capital improvement program implementation, and streets, drainage, and fleet maintenance services and operations. Manage the development and implementation of Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes. Represent the Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials, utility providers, volunteer groups, and other organizations; explain and interpret Public Works Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, technically complex, and controversial issues. Serve as the City Engineer. Select, train, motivate, evaluate, and counsel Public Works Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures; develop staff development programs. Plan, direct, and coordinate the Public Works Department's work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures. Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Public Works Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary. Provide assistance to the City Administrator, City Council, Forest and Beach Commission, and other boards and commissions; prepare and present staff reports and resolutions, make recommendations, and prepare other correspondence. Conduct a variety of studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to Public Works Department programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Participate on a variety of boards and commissions including, but not limited to: Climate Committee, and the Technical Advisory Committees for the Transportation Agency of Monterey County, ReGEN, and Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program. Serve as Executive Team liaison to the Forest and Beach Commission and the Climate Committee. Serve on the Traffic Safety Committee and make recommendations on traffic matters including traffic flow patterns, traffic signage and pavement markings, and needed safety improvements. Participate in development and execution of emergency preparedness initiatives and emergency response operations. Develop the Department's safety and training programs. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering. Develop the Annual and 5-year Capital Improvement Plans. Oversee the selection of consultants to provide professional services for public works programs and capital improvement projects. Review proposals and qualifications, negotiate terms of professional services agreements, approve consultant work products and services, and negotiate amendments. Review master plans, technical reports, engineering designs, plans, specifications, and contract documents for public works infrastructure and other capital improvement projects; verify plans and specifications for conformance with City standards, regulatory and industry standards. Review and approve for construction improvement plans, technical specifications, bidding and contract documents, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Oversee the acquisition of project funding, environmental clearances, building and regulatory agency permits, and right-of-way. Review bid proposals, award construction contracts, oversee design support during construction, construction management, materials testing, and construction inspection efforts. Resolve change orders, claims, and disputes, process progress payments, and close out projects. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints. Other Job Related Duties Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Related And Essential Qualifications Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive public works program. Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of public works programs, policies, and operational needs. Modern and complex principles and practices of public works program development and administration. Advanced principles and practices of engineering as applied to municipal engineering services, including fundamentals of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, land surveying, architectural design, and construction management. Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations relating to municipal services and public works improvements and facilities. Recent developments and sources of information on municipal engineering and public works administration. Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation, justifications, and budget monitoring, grants, and financial administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. • Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Technical, financial, and public relations problems involved in the conduct of municipal public works programs. Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Operate modern office equipment including computer programs. Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Provide professional leadership and direction for the Public Works Department. Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient engineering and public works services. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, engineering, technical, maintenance, and administrative personnel; delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train, evaluate, and counsel staff. Identify, prioritize, and respond to community, City Administrator, City Council, and boards and commissions issues, concerns, and needs. Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. Prepare and administer large and complex operating and capital program budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prepare clear and concise engineering, technical, financial, and administrative, reports and presentations. Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions. Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from drawings, specifications, layouts, and schematics. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Supplemental Information The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.